How Functional is Windlass's Heron Mark Sword?

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How Functional is Windlass's Heron Mark Sword? Jun 2, 2010 1:51:24 GMT

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The Heron Mark Sword. To anyone who's a fan of The Wheel of Time, these swords are must have for sheer geekery if nothing else. And Windlass's Heron Mark is a beauty, no dountig that. What I want to know is how functional it is.

The one review for it in the fantasy sword review section didn't conduct any tests. The reviewer was happy just to have this sword and I can respect that. But my curiosity begs to know just how functional their version is.

So has anyone done any cutting tests with one? Is it strictly a well done show piece or can it hold its own? Mostly I ask to determine if I should add it to my collection or possibly think of commissioning one to my taste at some point in time. I go for both beauty and function.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	How Functional is Windlass's Heron Mark Sword? Jun 2, 2010 2:19:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2010 2:19:50 GMT Just my personal opinion here: It's no good. I actually thought about commissioning FB to make this sword but, need to save mulah first. One day my pretties..

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How Functional is Windlass's Heron Mark Sword? Jun 2, 2010 2:45:29 GMT

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Jun 2, 2010 2:19:50 GMT @plxix said:

Just my personal opinion here: It's no good.

I actually thought about commissioning FB to make this sword but, need to save mulah first. One day my pretties..

I have still yet to see a review of Starlust, btw >.>

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	How Functional is Windlass's Heron Mark Sword? Jun 2, 2010 2:47:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2010 2:47:01 GMT It's coming. I think I'll just post the review without cutting. My elbow hasn't heal for 7 months.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	How Functional is Windlass's Heron Mark Sword? Jun 2, 2010 9:55:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2010 9:55:58 GMT A guy at the local ren faire had one and let me hold it. Its ok, but I wouldn't cut with it.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	How Functional is Windlass's Heron Mark Sword? Jun 3, 2010 18:14:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2010 18:14:32 GMT I cut with one back when it came out. I actually liked it a bit better than the Hanwei katana that I used that day.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	How Functional is Windlass's Heron Mark Sword? Jun 3, 2010 18:41:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2010 18:41:50 GMT Listen to theowl, I never cut with it.

stromloswordsusa Guest	How Functional is Windlass's Heron Mark Sword? Jun 3, 2010 19:30:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by stromloswordsusa on Jun 3, 2010 19:30:35 GMT If you are unsure perhaps go with the WoT inspired Warder sword from Valiant for now. Beatiful and very functional. I can send / post some more pic's of it if you like. Cheers, Rob

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How Functional is Windlass's Heron Mark Sword?

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